The ongoing federal government budget crisis has derailed the prosecution of a Zuni jewelry maker who is facing the death penalty if convicted of kidnapping 11 Native American men, killing two of them.

The government shutdown, entering its third full week, has forced various types of federal court staff, and U.S. marshals, to work without pay beginning this week. However, court hearings and trials appeared to be scheduled as usual in New Mexico.

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